In the playoffs of the soccer and World Cup European qualifiers, the powerful Italy lost to North Macedonia and missed the World Cup for two consecutive tournaments.
Italy, which won the European Championship last year, faced North Macedonia, which is aiming for its first appearance, in the playoffs of the European qualifying round, which competes for three slots in the World Cup Qatar tournament, in four games of the first round on the 24th.
Italy has won the World Cup four times, including the 2006 Germany tournament, but lost to 0 to 1 just before the end of the match and missed the second consecutive tournament following the previous Russia tournament. Did.
The winning North Macedonia will face Portugal, who defeated Turkey 3-1 on the 29th of this month, and the winning team will qualify for the World Cup.
Wales defeated Austria 2-1 and Sweden defeated Czech Republic 1-0 at the end of overtime to advance to the next match where they could qualify if they both won.